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Was on the 15.30 1S23 from London KX to Edinburgh, shortly after Peterborough an emergency stop was executed. The timeline unfolded thus:
16.20 (approx) struck a deer on line, train halted
16.25 guard on PA - says they will have to inspect the train will take about 20 minutes
16.45 guard -...
My current commute is on the East Coast line to Leeds and today leaving Wakefield Westgate the (class 91) train was very slow, perhaps around 25mph for the first 70% of the trip to Leeds. The guard came on the PA and reported that the driver had told him that this was due to "poor rail...
Had this given out on the PA this morning after running very slowly towards Wakefield Westgate on the delayed 0755 from Retford->Leeds.
Just wondered what this meant, is it usually leaves on the line? And do they run slowly similarly to driving in a car, where you may have to emergency brake...
Hi all,
Along with lots of other people, went to see the Great Gathering at the NRM recently. I've never seen an A4 actually in motion, I assume some of the locomotives will be leaving NRM but does anyone know exactly when?
Thanks.
As I sit on the EC 07.29 Retford to Leeds stationary just outside Wakefield, the train is yet again delayed. I reckon it's on time about 50% of my daily trips, so not sure where the official reliability forecasts come from.
Today we're 25 minutes late due to a bridge strike by a lorry near...
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